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Borough Road Nursery School
Borough Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1SG, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.6 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
97
Ages
2–5
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this nursery school demonstrates a strong commitment to early childhood education. Parents express high satisfaction, with 100% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. While the LocaleIQ score suggests room for improvement compared to other schools, the nurturing environment and positive feedback from parents make it a solid choice for early education.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
My child makes good progress
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
Good range of subjects
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
School supports development
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
School has high expectations
77%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.4%
White Other5.2%
Black African5.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Gypsy/Roma3.1%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Location
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54.52562, -1.54781 · DL1 1SG
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN113982
School typeLocal authority nursery school
Frequently asked questions
What is Borough Road Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Borough Road Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2020.
Is Borough Road Nursery School a good school?
Borough Road Nursery School scores 39.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Borough Road Nursery School?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, Borough Road Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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